World Oceans Day

What we have here is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the battle against global hunger while restoring the health and bounty of the world's oceans. What a rare opportunity to benefit both man and ocean all at the same time.

Global sea level rise complicates the resolution of questions that have presented geopolitical difficulties for centuries: who owns the sea, and how much of it do they own?

To celebrate World Oceans Day, a Taiwanese eco boat went on its maiden voyage today. The sailboat Forever is made primarily of 700 plastic bottles ...

As our technology evolves, we will have the capacity to reach new, ever-increasing depths. The question is: What kind of technology do we want to deploy in the far reaches of the ocean? Tools of science, ecology and documentation, or the destructive tools of heavy industry?

Though we have feet not fins, we are more dependent on the oceans than you may imagine. On World Oceans Day it pays to reflect on all that our seas provide and how we can repay the many favors.

This year, the Common Fisheries Policy is up for review. Europe's politicians now have the task of crafting policies that respect science and marine ecosystems, and make Europe's fishing industry sustainable.

Last year, I thought the BP oil disaster might serve as a wake-up call about the importance and vulnerability of our ocean, but instead, it seems many lessons learned have since been forgotten.

We can support the tourist businesses that need our help.

We must redouble our efforts for energy that will not spill into the oceans or threaten human health. We must succeed so that the next World Oceans Day becomes a day for celebration.

Coral reefs are at risk as the oceans warm up, plastic bottles are choking sea life, and overfishing is threatening species. World Oceans Day is an opportunity to celebrate what the oceans give us.

With many thanks to our readers and engaged commenters, conversation regarding the Gulf oil spill has been strong here on the Huffington Post. On June...

Tuesday, June 8th, is World Oceans Day. As the disastrous Gulf oil spill continues, it is clear that our country needs a national ocean policy -- like a Clean Air or Water Act -- to protect our oceans.

We're more worried about the economy than about long-term ocean health, and we don't see the connection between the two.

Apart from an unexpected comeback of cod stocks in the Baltic Sea, it's hard to find good news about our oceans this year, and bottom trawlers and population pressures on Earth are not helping.

We mine the depths of our polluted oceans for food. We're fishing and consuming unsustainable amounts of seafood using irresponsible practices.

As we celebrate World Oceans Day, let us remember the great bounty that the sea provides us and our responsibility to be good stewards of this great public resource.